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Redding Consortium to hold 2 town halls about possible Wilmington redistricting

Redding Consortium to hold 2 town halls about possible Wilmington redistricting

A pair of Virtual Town Halls this week aim to get public input on potentially major systemic changes to the education system in Wilmington and New Castle County. ... Continue Reading
Newark considering archery hunting to control deer population

Newark considering archery hunting to control deer population

Newark Councilwoman Corinth Ford said she's noticed an unusual trend three times as she's driven along Paper Mill and New London Roads this autumn. ... Continue Reading
'Weird Al' leads initial concert lineup for 2026 Delaware State Fair

'Weird Al' leads initial concert lineup for 2026 Delaware State Fair

The Delaware State Fairgrounds may turn into an "Amish Paradise" for a while next Summer. ... Continue Reading
Thomas Jefferson University, Delaware move toward creating four-year medical school for rural counties

Thomas Jefferson University, Delaware move toward creating four-year medical school for rural counties

Thomas Jefferson University and the State of Delaware have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore building the state’s first four-year medical school a step state officials say could significantly expand health-care access in rural parts of Sussex and Kent… ... Continue Reading
One suspect arrested, one at-large following grocery store robbery

One suspect arrested, one at-large following grocery store robbery

State Police say one of two suspects in a grocery story robbery on North Maryland Avenue Friday was taken into custody the following day. ... Continue Reading
VIDEO | Putting e-bike, e-scooter safety in the fast lane

VIDEO | Putting e-bike, e-scooter safety in the fast lane

More and more electric bicycles and e-scooters are zipping around the City of Wilmington. What should be the rules of the e-road? ... Continue Reading
Shutdown put a strain on the Food Bank

Shutdown put a strain on the Food Bank

Even though the government shutdown has ended, and SNAP benefits are being restored, the past six weeks have put a strain on the Food Bank of Delaware. ... Continue Reading
Gusty winds fuel Glasgow fire

Gusty winds fuel Glasgow fire

Firefighters from thirteen fire companies across the region converged on Glasgow Sunday afternoon, November 16, 2025, to battle a woodland fire that threatened homes in the Rosetree Hunt neighborhood. ... Continue Reading

Delaware is urged to do more - and spend more - to remediate risks of lead exposure

Lead remediation - it's costly, complicated, but necessary, according to advocates looking out for the health of Delaware's children. ... Continue Reading
Federal judge allows Delaware permit to purchase handgun law to take effect

Federal judge allows Delaware permit to purchase handgun law to take effect

A federal judge has declined to implement an immediate injunction that would have temporarily halted Delaware’s new permit to purchase handgun law from taking effect this weekend, according to court documents acquired by WBOC. ... Continue Reading